DeNA has launched the first major in-game event for their hit iOS title Star Wars: Galactic Defense, a tactical tower defense mobile game, called Attack on Echo Base. Star Wars: Galactic Defense takes the traditional tower defense genre to the next level by mixing iconic characters, battles, and strategic gameplay all in a Star Wars theme. In this event, players must defend their forces from the enemy as they storm the halls of Echo Base. Both sides of the Galactic Civil War will be battling for control of the frozen planet of Hoth. With each new day, players will compete against their friends in the all-new challenge mode to rank up for the first time ever in the leaderboards events and earn increased experience, in-game currency and rewards.

Event levels can also feature a special “Bonus Wave” that allows you to score higher than ever and earn increased resources.Special and unique characters will be added to the Recruitment Pod only during the week of the event to earn rare and powerful champions that are sure to turn the tide of battle.

The first in-game event for Star Wars: Galactic Defense, Attack on Echo Base, is available beginning now through February 2nd, 2015. First time players can download Star Wars: Galactic Defense on the App Store for free by clicking here, however. there are in-app purchases.